Adapted from Pillsbury.com
Ditch the can opener and wow your Thanksgiving guests with this delicious homemade cranberry sauce!
INGREDIENTS:
1 bag (12 oz.) fresh cranberries
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 tbsp. finely shredded orange peel
¼ c. water
2 tbsp. lemon juice
¼ c. orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
DIRECTIONS:
- In a 4-quart saucepan, mix cranberries, sugar, orange peel, water and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until juices start to flow and sugar is dissolved.
- Cover saucepan, increase heat to medium and simmer 6 to 8 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop.
- Remove from heat and stir in liqueur or orange juice.
- Transfer to bowl and refrigerate for about 1 hour or until completely cooled.